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Leon Hardie and Ruby Dougherty, pupils at Bedeburn Primary School in Jarrow, with Councillors Margaret Meling and Adam Ellison.

South Tyneside's beloved dinner staff remembered

Shields Gazette readers have told us what they think is the best Chinese takeaway in South Tyneside.

The best place to get a Chinese takeaway, according to readers

Staff at The Nook branch of Sainsbury's were supporting Joe McElderry in his bid for X Factor success in 2009.

The Nook memories: Shopping from 1959 to 2015

Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United issued emphatic 87% verdict on £10m transfer

Hannah Knight was pictured on the day a new dance school opened at Trinity House in 2009.

Laygate retro views: 45 years of history

Dame Catherine Cookson was born in Tyne Dock in 1906. During her life, she became one of Britain's best selling authors, k.

Tyne Dock in 11 tempting photos from times gone by

Stephen 'Dodsy' Harris tragically took his own life in October 2024. Those closest to him are now holding a fundraising event in his memory.

Fundraising event set to honour a man who tragically took his own life

A game of darts for these two at Frenchman's Fort in January 1955.

Reliving life in South Tyneside in 1955: in photos

Cafes on King Street were giving people plenty to talk about in 2004. Tell us if you recognise the shoppers who had their photos taken.

11 South Tyneside people who shared their views in 2004

Newcastle United defender Matt Targett.

Newcastle United delivered 67% transfer verdict amid departure rumours

Back to 2007 for a scene at Hearns Bingo in Jarrow where 10th anniversary celebrations were being held. Were you there?

Eyes down for a full house of South Tyneside bingo hall memories

A safety first lesson at Mortimer Road Infants School in 1958.

Mortimer Road, South Shields: 9 retro photos

Colin Burgin-Plews who has been given the news that there are no signs of his cancer.

'Amazing news' Local delight as fundraiser makes huge announcement

Progress on the demolition of Wouldhave house.

South Tyneside demolition scenes: 11 buildings

Sand Dancer scenes that you might recall from 2016. Get in touch if you do.

Sand Dancer nights: 2016 retro memories

Making music in this wonderful scene from the school in 2006.

Having a class time at Hadrian Primary School: Let's go retro
How about joining us at Hadrian Primary School for a wonderful selection of 11 pictures from the past.
Chris Cordner

Emmy Campbell tried every curry house on South Shields' Ocean Road throughout 2024 to find out which one is the best.

I tried every curry house on Ocean Road to find out which is the best

Thumbs up for your memories of this great scene from Mill Dam.

11 wonderful photos from a 2016 night at the Waterfront

The Wednesday evening dance class at Luke Lane Community Centre, Hebburn. Were you one of the members?

Stunning Lukes Lane photos from 1990 to 2011

Newcastle United v Wolves: How to watch on TV plus early injury news

Cleadon Marines Band leading the parade of jazz bands along Ocean Road to the carnival at Bents Park in April 1971. Remember this?

Bents Park Road’s nostalgic past revisited

Bolingbroke Hall was one of the venues which hosted wrestling in South Shields.

Wrestling nostalgia: South Shields' iconic moments

From left: Alex Enlund, owner of SBG South Shields, Rhys Iles, owner of Powerhouse Gym and Tom Ellis, owner of INSPIRE performance.

Gym to host 24-hour challenge for a teenage girl with stage 4 cancer

Protesting pupils who marched from West Park Comprehensive School to the Shields Gazette office.

When 200 South Tyneside school pupils went on strike

Martin Dubravka has been linked with a move away from Newcastle United this month. James Trafford could be his replacement on Tyneside

NUFC given verdict on transfer delayed until summer after major U-turn

Newcastle United host Bromley in the FA Cup this afternoon

Newcastle United v Bromley: How to watch on TV plus VAR update

Looking back to Laygate Primary School in this Year 3 archive photo from 2003.

Year 3 memories: Nostalgic school look back
We love this gallery of Year 3 photos from the schools of South Tyneside in the early 2000s.
Chris Cordner

Victor showed no sign of retiring when he was 90

Kenneth Rickenton was sheltering under the umbrella from the poor weather in South Tyneside in August 1985.

9 great reminders of life in South Tyneside 40 years ago

The icy conditions on the approach to South Shields town centre got our photographer's attention in 2009.

South Tyneside gritter scenes: And UK's funniest gritter names

The best Italian restaurants in South Tyneside according to reviews

Landlord Bob Overton at the tills in his pub on the day when the TV cameras were there.

Inspector George Gently and the South Shields pub: 9 photos from 2010

Flora Arnott celebrated 25 years at Fellgate Primary School in 2003. Were you pictured as you helped her to mark the occasion?

Fellgate's past in a superb selection of scenes

Bob Welsh, retail manager of the South Shields branch of Associated Dairies pictured with a selection of goods available from the company's milk floats.

11 views of South Tyneside life as it looked 50 years ago

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

Newcastle United given clear 53% message on transfer priority

The Horsley Hill Hotel was on Marsden Road, South Shields. It closed in 2005 but was it somewhere you loved to go in its heyday?

Marsden Road: A South Shields street in the retro spotlight

Snow covered rooftops on the Lawe Top in this Shields Gazette archive photo from 2008.

Icy South Tyneside memories in photos

Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Dubravka has been linked with a move away from St James' Park this month.

Fabrizio Romano drops major NUFC update as fans split on transfer

Workers from Rohm and Haas were cycling from Barrow in Furness to Sunderland for charity in 2005.

9 times we got Rohm and Haas on camera: Re-live these Jarrow memories

A food rationing scene from January 1940

A meaty issue which hit South Tyneside in the 1950s

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal host Newcastle United tonight in the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg

Arsenal v Newcastle United: How to watch on ITV plus injury news

Harton Comprehensive had its own traffic programme in January 1980 and the school was given a motor bike to help with safety lessons.

South Tyneside school kids in January photos

Northumbria Police have carried out a "planned warrant" at a premise in South Shields.

Police execute a ‘planned warrant’ at a South Shields industrial unit

Raquel Welch was one of four stars on the bill of a blockbuster movie showing in Jarrow in 1976.

All this was part of your South Tyneside January highlights in 1976

Ange Postecoglou and Eddie Howe. Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United in the Premier League this lunchtime.

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United: TV details plus injury news

All this happened 30 years ago in South Tyneside

A South Shields favourite in the 1970s. Get in touch and tell us more if you worked there - or perhaps loved the nights out at Ruperts.

Were you part of the Ruperts revolution in South Shields?

South Shields man Harold Bricis whose life story was full of drama and bravery.

Harald Bricis: The South Shields man who won the Iron Cross

Raising a glass to memories of a great night out at Tinker Smiths.

Taking you back to a Tinker Smiths New Year night out

We've been sent some great photos from readers throughout 2024.

12 great photos from Shields Gazette readers submitted throughout 2024

South Tyneside Council are asking the public to check their bins throughout the Christmas and New year period.

Council issue bin collection update as some festive dates change

Thanks for being our Secret Santas

Newcastle United v Aston Villa - Streaming details plus injury news

Jade gets into the Christmas spirit for the 2014 Cancer Connections Boxing Day dip in South Shields.

Birthday wishes to Jade Thirlwall. Here's 9 memories from our archives

We're loving the outfits of these two fundraisers at the St Clare's dip 21 years ago.

Top 9 Boxing Day dip photos from South Shields

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